Nestled simply steps from Harvard Sq. and the Charles River, 55 Fayerweather Avenue in West Cambridge elegantly blends the grandeur of a 1905 Georgian Revival property with museum-caliber minimalist design.
Reimagined by Boston-based Stern McCafferty, the house showcases a dramatic Cor‑Ten metal wing — its heat, rust-hued planes unfolding seamlessly from the unique brick shell. The result’s an surprising architectural dialogue between the old-world construction and its modern addition.
The unique home was gutted and reconfigured, together with eradicating higher flooring to introduce a double-height atrium gallery with Palladian home windows, excellent for showcasing the homeowners’ trendy artwork assortment. Inside, huge, light-filled interiors await: hovering ceilings, gallery partitions begging for artwork, and expansive home windows that body lush landscaping. Heritage components — like traditional moldings and formal rooms — sit in concord with minimalist finishes and glossy wood-and-metal staircases.
The primary flooring features a refined front room, elegant eating area, and easy transitions to shaded patios and a verdant, vine-draped courtyard. Upstairs, the first suite gives a serene retreat, whereas six extra bedrooms unfold among the many second and third flooring, and a top-floor work/loft area provide flexibility for household or friends. A sport courtroom, multi-level terraces, {and professional} landscaping full the out of doors expertise.
Parking is made easy with a four-car and electrical car charging — a uncommon comfort on this historic neighborhood. Residing right here means full immersion in West Cambridge tradition: walkable entry to parks, bike paths, native eateries, the T, and direct routes into Boston.
The sale of the property, available on the market for $18,000,000, is represented by Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Crew, Coldwell Banker Realty – Cambridge.
